Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09116
Recall Date
2009-02-04
Manufacturer
Salomon SAS, of France
Units Affected
About 12,000
Products Involved
Bicycles with R-SYS Front Wheel Rims
Hazard
The spokes on the bicycle's front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim.
Reported Injuries
Mavic USA has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.
Manufactured In
France
Full Recall Description
This recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. "R-SYS" is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28